The official currency of Australia is the Australian Dollar (A$). It’s a good idea to check the exchange rate before you travel. Major credit and debit cards like VISA, Mastercard and American Express are accepted - just keep in mind those pesky fees!

Yep, you’ll need a visa to enter Australia. You might need an eVisitor or an ETA, depending on where you’re traveling from. Check out our easy visas guide for all the details.

This will depend on why you’re visiting Australia and what you plan to do while you’re there. Summer (Dec-Feb) won’t be the best time to visit Australia if you’re planning an active trip. Your beach walks and national park trips will be much less sweaty during spring or autumn.

Summer can be humid and stormy, but it’s the ideal time if you’re there for the wildlife, the NYE celebrations or the cricket.

Autumn (Mar-May) and Spring (Sept-Nov) are the most popular months—so you’ll meet plenty of fellow downunderers as you hit up the food fests and the grand prix.

Travelling on a budget and willing to sacrifice gleaming sun for some peace and quiet? The Australian Winter (June-Aug) is still warm enough to surf and explore coral reefs

Apart from your passport (duh!) we’d recommend you bring:

• Lightweight, breathable clothes: it can get pretty hot
• Sunglasses: those Aussie rays are gonna be bright
• Comfortable shoes: expect a fair amount of walking
• Crossbody bag: keep your stuff safe and your hands free

There’s great ATM access throughout Australia, but it’s still a good idea to carry a bit of cash to avoid fees - and pay for stuff when you’re off the beaten track.

Most people will spend 1-2 weeks in Australia, and it’s generally accepted that this is a good amount of time to experience many of the main attractions. But really, it’s totally up to you and will depend on how much you want to see and do – not to mention how much free time you have! We offer trips of anything from a few days to nearly a month - check out our Australia trips for the full lowdown.

Tipping isn’t expected in Australia, and service charge won’t always be added to the bill. If you want to tip though, we’re sure it’ll be appreciated!

In general yes, especially in towns and cities. More rural spots may use rainwater, in which case you’ll see a sign saying not to drink it, and there’s always bottled water available.